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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Calverton, Sd District.-0ur people were
somewhat amused and considerably surprised in
reading in last weeks Journal an editorial effort
to justify the unwarranted and unjustifable de-
lay in the erection of our new school house, of
which so much has been said and written-amused
at the Eve know nothing personally" &C., of the
editorial, "a loop-hole to get out of if inquired
into) surprised that any Baltimore county editor
should lend his columns to an effort to convince
his readers that eight months necessarily oc-
cupied in ascertaining the facts set forth in this
editorial justification. If the statement made is
true, why is it that after many months spent in
official investigation of title, surroundings, &C.,
the lot has been purchased and the County Sur
veyor employed to stake it off, which he did, some
weeks since? The truth is, Messrs. Editors, this
whole matter has been shamefully put off without
shadow of justification. We are informed that
some months since the president of the School
Board, apparently to avoid the indignation of our
people, denied any responsibility for the delay,
saying that Mr. Thorpe had the entire control of
it and was responsible, not he nor the Board
This declaration, however, has not convinced our
people that they have unjusty located the respon-
sibility, and only await an opportunity to pass
judgment.
Our town is improving gradually; our people
find ready employment in our mills and manufac-
tories, and are sober, industrious and happy. Re-
cent changes have led some to suppose we had
iost our carriage anu wagon factory. Mr.. Law
renee Mccormick is and has been doing an ex-
tensive business here in that line, employing
number of skilled workmen, and judging from
recent improvements about his establishment he
is here to stay. His energy and personal atten-
ton to business certainly entities him to confidence
and liberal patronage.
The stores of the town (ten in ally are carrying
increased stocks of goods (of which spiituous
liquor form no part), presenting healthy bust
ness appearance. New buildings are being erect.
ed, finding occupants as soon as completed, and
we believe there is prosperous future in store for
Calverton, notwithstanding we are opposed to
purchasing the friendship of those who have once
deceived US. CITIZEN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29
House Burned.-Between and 10 o'clocl

House Burned.-Between 9 and 10 O'Clock
on Tuesday night last the small frame dwelling of
Mr.. Henry Baublitz, on the Joppa road, about
half mile east of Towsontown, took fire in the
roof, probably from sparks from the chimney, and
was burned to the ground, together with nearly
all of its contents. The family, all except Mr..
Baublitz, were at Woodbury., where some of them
work in the mills, and he was awakened by the
cracking noise of the flames, but too late to save
his furniture. The loss is about $780, insured in
the Continental of New York, for $500. Mr..
Baublitz, who is laboring man, had saved about
$3.50 which he had hid in the house, and this was
also burned
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Death of an Aged Brother and Sister,
Mr.. William Beatty, aged rs years, of New Mar
ket, Baltimore county, died on Friday of last
week, after very brief Illness Mr.. Beatty's wife
died about two months ago. When he was taken
sick his aged sister, resident of Stewartstown,
York county, went to wait ON her brother, and in
o short time after he died she also became i'll and
died, both lying dead ct the same time.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Law Points for Farmers and Others
The following compilation of business law contains
the essence Of large amount of legal verbiage,
and will be found useful for farmers and business
men generally:
If note is lost or stolen, it does not release the
maker; he must pay it, if the consideration for
which was given and the account can be proven.
Notes bear interest only when 80 stated.
Principals are responsible for the acts of their
agents.
Each individual in partnership is responsible
for the whole amount of debts of the firm, except
in cases of special partnership.
Ignorance of the law excuses no one.
The law compes one to do impossibilities
An agreement without consideration is void
note made on Sunday is void; contracts made on
Sunday cannot be enforced.
A note made by q minor is void; contract
made with minor is void; q contract made with
a lunatic is void.
A note obtained by fraud, or from person in a
state of intoxication, cannot be collected.
1t is fraud to conceal fraud.
Signatures made with pencil are good in law.
A receipt for money is not always conclusive.
"Value received is usually written in a note,
and should be, but it is not necessary. If not
written it is presumed by the law, or may be sup
piled by the proof.
The maker of an accommodation" bill or note
Zone for which he has received no consideration,
ndFluS lcHI udIuo UT cTeulL IOr JHe dccOmmOud-
ton of the holder) is bound to all other parties
precisely as if there was good consideration.
No consideration is sufficient in law if it be ille-
gal in its nature.
Checks or drafts should be presented during
business hours, but in this country, except in the
case of banks, the time extends through the day
and evening.
If the drawer of check or draft has changed
his residence, the holder must use all reasonable
diligence to find him.
If one holding check as payee, or otherwise,
transfers it to another he has right to insist that
the check be presented that day, at the far
thest, the day following.
A note Endorsed in blank 1.-THE name of the in
dorser only written) is transferable by delivery,
the same as if made payable to bearer.
The time of payment of a note must not depend
upon contingency. The promise must be abso-
Lutte
A bill may be written upon any paper or sub
stitute for it, with ink or pencil.
The payee should be distinctly named in the
note, unless it is payable to bearer.
An indorser has a right of action against all
whose names were on the bill when he received it.
If the letter containing protest of non- payment
be put in the postofice, any miscarriage does not
affect the party giving notice.
Notice to protest may be sent either to the place
of business or of residence of the party notified.
An oral agreement must be proved by evidence.
written agreement proves itself. The law pre-
fers written to oral evidence, because of its pre-
cision.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

White Hall, 9TH District.-This point heing
of considerable Importance in business way, 1
thought perhaps the following might be of inter-
est We are all alive up here, cup and doing" as
the old adage goes-as every morning shows by
the number of wagons that come laden with the
creamery fluid" that is so invigorating to the
human system. There shipped daily from this
point at least 900 gallons of milk and cream,
making a considerable revenue for the N. C. r. R..
Our merchant, Mr.. S. W. Black, has occupied
his handsome new residence, which is quite an
addition to the village, and which is said to be
one of the most beautiful residences in the county.
he residence formerly occupied by Mr.. Black
has been fitted up by his partner, Mr.. W. E. Nc
Comas, and will be occupied shortly by himself
and bride, Miss Anderson, daughter of Mr..
James M. Anderson, of Hampton, near Towson
town. The bride is niece of Messrs. Josiah and
Frank Sparks.
On Wednesday of last week Mr.. VIM. A. Wheel
er, of The Rocks, Hartford county, was married
to Miss Wilson, at Slate Ridge Presbyterian
Church, and Immediately started on wedding
tour, taking in Washington and other points of
interest. On their return reception was given
them at the home of the groom's father, Mr.. II.
G. Wheeler, living near Black Horse. 1t is said
they will reside at The Rocks, where the groom
is engaged in business. Rumor has it that other
weddings will follow in the near future.
There is considerable sickness in this commu-
nifty at present. Mr.. Charles Cathcart is very ill
with Inflammation of the stomach. He is attend
ed by DR.. Keech, formerly of Hereford, but now
of this place, he having purchased the property
of Mr.. Nicholas Collect, on which he has erected
fine new barn and is preparing to build large
dwelling, which will be another addition to our
village.
Columbus Slade, son of Mr.. Christopher Slade,
is suffering from infammatory rheumatism. He
is only able to move three fingers and requires
two and three strong men to wait on him.
Mr.. james West, an aged man living with his
son-in-aw, Mr.. j. F. Morris, is very low with
throat consumption. He has become reduced to
a mere skeleton, yet in the midst of his affection
is able to say-"Though my outward man perish,
yet is the inward man renewed day by day."
KORNER HATCH.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Bit Off an Officers Thumb.-Between 9
and 10 o'clock on Saturday night last a man
named Charles Raining attempted to force an en-
trance into the residence of Mr.. N. C. Tunis, on
Park avenue, north of the Boundary, by prying
open shutter of the back building. Mr.. Tunis
called private Waterman Hook, who ran into the
back yard and captured the fellow, who resisted
violently and in the struggle bit off the officers
right thumb at the first joint and made his escape.
A shot from revolver attracted the attention of
two policemen, who caught Raining and took him
to the station-h house. At the hearing the next
morning Waterman Hook exhibited the dsmem-
bered portion of his thumb preserved in alcohol,
and Raining was committed for the Criminal
Court, charged with manning, and for the Balti-
more county authorities on the charge of entering
the premises of Mr.. Tunis with intent to rob.
Shooting at Clay Pigeons.-On Saturday
afternoon last shooting match at clay pigeons
took place at Arlington, Sd district, between the
club of that place and the Pimlico club. Each
man had fifteen shots, with the following result:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29
Coming Back to the Episcopal chur,

Last summer Rev. George W. BOVINE rector of
st. Peters P. E. Church, Salisbury, Nd, resigned
his charge for the purpose of entering the Catho-
lie Church. He came to st. Mary's Church, Co.
vanstown, where he was rebaptized by Rev. Dwight
E. Lyman on the 10th of November, after which
he went to Catholic Seminary in Baltimore, to
study for the priesthood. After remaining there
only few days he left for the that the
fnement did not agree with him, and never re-
turned. After that it is said, he was employed as
a writer for New York paper. Last week he
sent letter to the standing committee of the DID,
cese of Easton, acknowledging that he made a
mistake in leaving the Protestant Episcopal
Church, which ne much regretted, and expressing
a desire to return to the fold of that church. The
letter has been submitted to Bishop Paret, by
whom the Rev. Mr.. Bovine was deposed on the
goth of November last. He will be obliged to
spend one year as lay member of the church be-
fore he can be again admitted.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

q. B. Conference.-The Pennsylvania Con-
ference of the United Brethren Church, which in
cludes Baltimore city and Baltimore and Carroll
counties, Nd and the southern tier of counties in
the State of Pennsylvania, will meet at Greencas-
tle Pa, March 9th. There are Sc ministers con-
nected with this conference, 100 churches, 9,5O5
members, 1913 Sunday Schools, attended by 12,771
officers, teachers and scholars. Bishop Weaver
will preside at this conference.
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Verses That Brought 81, ooo.-Alfred TIE

N0rSoS 1udI DrOuSuI pl ,OOO.-AIIreu lel
nyson received the sum of 81 900 for the follow
ing poem ON "Early Spring."
Once more the Heavenly Power
Makes all things new,
And domes the red plow'd hills
With loving blue;
The blackbirds have their wills,
The throstles too.
Opens a door in Heaven;
From skies of glass
Jacob's-ladder falls
On greening grass,
And DER the mountain walls
Young angels pass.
Before them fleets the shower,
And burst the buds,
And shine the level lands,
And flash the floods;
The stars are from their hands
Flung thro' the woods;
The woods by living airs
How freshly fann'd,
Light airs from where the deep,
All down the sand,
Is breathing in his sleep,
Heard by the land
0 follow, leaping blood,
The seasons lure
u heart, look down and up,
Serene, secure,
Warm as the crocus-cup,
Like snow-drops, pure
Past, future, glimpse and fade
Thro' some slight spell,
Some CLEAN from yonder vale,
Some far blue fell,
And sympathies, how frail,
In sound and smell.
Till at thy chuckled note,
Thou twinkling bird,
The fairy fancies range,
And, lightly stirr'd,
Ring little bells of change
From word to word.
For now the Heavenly Power
Makes all things new,
And thaws the cold and fills
The flower with dew;
The blackbirds haze their wills,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29
]. MAURICE WATKINS,
Fresh & Salt Meats,
TAWSnNTOWN Md.

Having discontinued the restaurant business, I
have opened instead a PROVISION STORE,
where may be found at all times, FRESH MEATS,
BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON AND PORK. Also,
HAMS, SHOULDERS AND SIDES. I make
speciality of WESTERN DRESSED BEEF. Also,
fresh every day, the CELEBRATED MACDON-
AID SAUSAGE AND PUDDING. also keep
on hand CANNED GOODS OF EVERY KIND.
1 have determined to keep frst-class goods, and
respectfully invite public patronage.
Nov. %, 'S6y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Shrewsbury (Pa.) Items.--0ur winter
weather has changed to March blusther. For
nearly week past the weather has been moder-
ating until the frost has been drawn out of the
ground in many places. The grain is uncovered
and it presents anything but promising appear
ance just now. We cannot say at this writing
whether it is seriously damaged or not.
Mr. Samuel D. Ehrhart, of this place, who has
been in the live stock business for a number of
years and who it was thought at one time had
made q great deal of money, made an assignment
on Monday last, for the benefit of his creditors.-
The assets and liabilities are not yet given hence
we are unable to give any correct statement of the
assigned estate. His business extended over a
large area of territory and the assets wide
ly strewn over the country, and it will require q
great deal of trouble to settle the estate.
On Tuesday Mr.. James II. Hendrix sold his
stock of goods and real estate in this place, to Mr.
George F. Boesser, formerly clerk at Shrewsbury
Station, N. G. R. R., for many years. The terms
are private. Possession will be given to the pur-
chaser on the LIST of February next. We regret
to lose Mr.. Hendrix as business man and citizen,
as he was liked by everybody, did square bust
ness and treated every person kindly. We have
not learned what Mr.. Hendrix will do, whether he
will remain or 60 elsewhere. X.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Important Orders.-The County Commits
sioners this week passed the following orders:
"For the purpose of increasing the efficiency Of
the Fire Department of Baltimore county, power
is hereby given the Marshal of said department to
hear all complaints of the members of said depart
ment and others having complaints to make; and
also power, if in his Judgment the occasion re.
quires, for any failure to perform the duties prop
erly, for any violation of any rules of the de-
partment, to dismiss the member from the force,
and in any case of dismissal of member to make
report to this Board in writing; of his action and
the reasons therefore; and notice is hereby given
to members of the department that violation of
any rule of the department without good and suf-
fcent reason, will be good cause for dismissal"
"Whereas, frequent complaint has been made
to this Board that persons holding positions in
different departments under the control of this
Board, having failed to pay debts contracted by
them while under the employment of the county,
notice is hereby given that this Board will require
all persons holding positions under their appoint
ment to meet all their just obligations contracted
while holding such positions"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Ferry Hall, 18th District.-Mr. J. L. Dun
can, teacher of the public school at this place. has
organized lyceum, which promises to afford en-
tertainment and pleasure to the people of this
section. On Wednesday evening, 10th instant,
there was a double debate, participated in by
Harry Bell and Harry Walter, pupils of Mr.. Dun
cans school, and by Messrs. Jas. II. Candles
and James Mohr. These proved very interesting,
both subjects being we'll handled. Meetings will
be held every Wednesday evening.
There has been considerable gaiety in the neigh
borhood and number of parties have been given.
Mrs. Walter Gambrill, of Cowanton Station, on the
new B. & O. road, entertained large number of
her friends on Thursday night and the company
spent o delightful evening. j. N. s., JR.
Death of an Old Family Servant.-Hester
Ann Carroll, who had been servant in the Hien
family for more than three-quarters of a century,
died in Baltimore last week. According to
statement in the will of one of her former owners,
Gen. Solomon Hillen, who died in 1910, Hester
had attained the age of 81 years. In bequeathing
her to his daughter in that year Gen. Hilen stated
that she was then so years old. DR.. Felix Jen-
kins, who attended Hester, thinks that she was at
least 100 years old at the time of her DEATH all
her muscles had ossifed. The Hien family look
ed after her comfort to the last and she was buried
by them in Bonnie Brae Cemetery,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Z Lavender Hill, Hartford Road.-An effort
is being made by but one person to have the name
of Lavender Hill postofdce changed to Parkville
1t is against the wishes of nine tenths of the resi-
dents of this section and it is hoped the effort will
not be successful.
In a short time there will be as many as nine
drinking places saloons from the Five-Mile
House to the Nine Mile House on the Hartford
turnpike. Don't you think that number sufficient
to supply the weary traveller with refreshments
The travel on this road does not require this
number.
The UNION is great favorite with our people,
and from the size of the packages for Lauraville
and Lavender Hill, we infer its field of usefulness
is being greatly enlarged. VIGILANT.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Baltimore County Marble.-The Baltimore
Sun says: "The towers of st. Patricks Cathedral,
New York, which are being constructed of Mary
land BILE from Cockeysville, are reported to be
about one-thirds finished. The work has been
covered with sheathing to inclose it during the
stoppage made necessary by the winter season,
but the work will be resumed at the first ap-
pearance of spring, and the towers will be COM
pleted in less time than the contract limit. A
large force of Baltimore stone-cutters is at work
at the COckeysville shops of the Baltimore con-
tractors, turning out for the edifce, and they
are far in advance of the setting of them in New
York. The fame of Maryla marble, as build
ing materiaLboth handsome and durable is spread
ing, and its usefulness and beauty are noted wher-
ever it is introduced. The large Abel Build
ing in Washington city is built of Baltimore
ty marble, and the Washington monument on the
banks of the Potomac was finished with the same
material. These buildings are attracting the at
tention of builders in and visitors to Washington
city, and several large contracts are about to be
closed for the Cockeysville stone. The monoitbic
columns of the Capitol, which, by the way, could
be furnished in the requisite size from no other
quarry than the Baltimore county quarry, are
pointed out as samples of the preservation of sur
face and general integrity of the material. no.
table contrast between the Mary land marble placed
on the Washington obelisk lately and the blocks
furnished from many States that compose the old
or lower portion is discernible. Many of the old
blocks undergoing chemical changes, and this
together with the tremendous pressure from the
vast weight Of the structure, is crumbling their
surface, and may eventually penetrate so deeply
as to impair the beauty of the monument, if it
does no worse damage. In New York the stone
receives the highest encomiums."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29

Monday, January 31st by Robert III. Smith, trus-
tee, house and lot on Falls road, near Delwood
avenue.
personal property on 'Plains Farm" Reisters-
town turnpike.
Thursday, February Sd, by William A. Anderson,
coe, N. G. r. r.
Tuesday, February sth, by William S. Keech
trustee, real estate on Franklin road, about SIX
miles from Baltimore.
Wednesday,, February 9th, by Henry Schmidt
personal property on Hay Stack Farm" 18th
district.
Tuesday, February 18th, by S, Parker Bosley, as
signee, real estate of Geo. Ehrhart, situated AZ
miles from Baltimore on Philadelphia turnpike.
farm and personal property, near Phoenix, Bal
timOre county.
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Wesley Chapel, 10th District.-Mr. Joseph
Billingsley, brother of Mr.. Samuel Billingsley,
of the 7th district, uncle of DR.. Billingsley, of
Baltimore, and brother-in-aw of Mr.. John P.
Cuddy, of the 10th district, Baltimore county,
who left Maryland, his home, about forty five
years age, with horse and wagon, settling first
in Ohio, but finally locating in Illinois, where he
acquired large landed estate, died on 10th in
slant, leaving large circle of friends.
Mr. John P. Cuddy has been quite sick and
confined to the house, but will soon be all right
again.
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hunter buried a little
babe at Vernon Church, ON Tuesday.
Constable Jehu Williams, of this district, hurt
himself quite badly by fall on the ice.
Mr.. Frank Wilhelm, who left Monkton some
years ago and settled in Ohio, returned home last
week, accompanied by his young wife. They ex-
pect to spend few weeks in Maryland, and then
return to Ohio and make that State their home
for while at least.
Rev. George G. Bacon delivered a temperance
address at Monkton NJ E. Church on Friday
night of last week. A society was organized but
the names of the officers have not been made
public.
Mr.. J. March McComas, Jr., has added two
more thoroughbred Attorney calves to his already
fine herd. Mr.. McComas makes a speciality of
raising calves. G.
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. SHNEONk III NEU n =
The poets too.

Writing poetry at $125 verse is pleasant &C.
cupation, but we not buying any at that figure.
We make this statement in order to prevent our
country poets-and the woods is literally alive
with them-from showering their verses in upon
US. We like thousand-dollar poems-when some
other fellow pays for them.
Strong Political Club.-The Highlandtown
18th dstrict) Democratic Club, which is a strong
political organization, with large membership,
at its regular meeting on Thursday evening of last
week, elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, John Hevern; vice-president,
Joseph NJ. Miller; treasurer, George Schaffer; re-
cording secretary, Charles Kohehepp; financial
secretary, Carville Grace.